Al-Kazemi and Biden affirm their commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the

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[size=52]Al-Kazemi and Biden affirm their commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States[/size]

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[size=45]Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and US President Joe Biden affirmed their mutual commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States.[/size]
[size=45]In a statement by the media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi stated that “Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi met today with the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bilateral meeting that brought them together, on the sidelines of the summit that brought together the United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Iraq, Egypt and Jordan[/size]
[size=45]The statement added that "a number of regional issues were discussed, and the two sides agreed that the relationship between Iraq and the United States is based on common interests, strengthening Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, and a commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership in a way that is in the interest of the two countries."[/size]
[size=45]The two sides affirmed “the mutual commitment to the strong bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement, and their determination to proceed with security coordination; To ensure that ISIS does not return again, they stressed “the importance of forming a new Iraqi government that responds to the will of the Iraqi people, and that respects Iraq’s democracy and independence; Where President Joseph Biden emphasized the importance attached to the United States; For a stable, united, prosperous and sovereign Iraq, and that includes the Kurdistan Region.”[/size]
[size=45]The two sides renewed their commitment to the strategic framework agreement for the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which regulates the overall political, economic, cultural and security relationship between the two countries. An essential element for achieving stability in the region, and they also stressed “the importance of strengthening Iraqi democratic institutions in a way that enables the Iraqi security forces to achieve security and stability in Iraq and the region.” President Biden expressed his gratitude for Iraq’s efforts to return and rehabilitate Iraqi families and children, as well as prosecute Iraqi ISIS fighters , from Syria, and welcomed more cooperation to address this critical issue, and the two sides agreed that “close cooperation in military and security affairs, and overall support for Iraq to confront terrorism was a crucial factor in ensuring the final defeat of ISIS.”[/size]
[size=45]The joint statement continued, "Al-Kazemi and Biden discussed the importance of Iraq's regional role, especially in facilitating communication and building confidence between the countries of the region. The historic agreements recently concluded between Iraq and the Gulf Interconnection Authority will provide energy at reasonable prices to Iraq, and help it in its endeavors to meet the needs of its citizens. Iraqi[/size]
[size=45]The two sides also stressed “the importance of fighting corruption; In order to build confidence in official Iraqi institutions, as well as support economic growth, and joint efforts to promote sustainable development of the region’s resources and address the impact of climate change, including water security disruption, and expand Iraqi-American coordination on energy sector development and economic reform, Biden expressed his appreciation for Al-Kazemi’s positive diplomacy, which It aims to create a more secure and stable region, and he praised the convening of the Baghdad Conference on Partnership and Cooperation, and the distinguished relationship between Iraq, Jordan and Egypt, which the United States stands ready to support.[/size]
[size=45]For his part, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi affirmed his "commitment to move forward with initiatives that seek rapprochement between Iraq's neighbors and friends in order to reach solutions to regional challenges and achieve stability in the region."[/size]
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